Leak Probe of House Committee Delayed Indefinitely in Senate
New York hearings on the so called leak investigation adjourned for an indeterminate period as senators plan to resume in Washington later this week. The committee sought records from about six hundred brokerage houses and expected replies soon while stock exchange officials await a new data submission plan.
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House
Senate
Cummins
Wilson
New York
Water Miles
Noble
Guardsmen Favor Universal Army Training System
Representative A. P. Gardner told a senate subcommittee that El Paso district guard regiments show strong support for universal military service. From 572 responses submitted via Brigadier General Bell, 16 colonels 250 captains and 234 first sergeants totaling 500 declared in favor of compulsory training and service. Gardner sought opinions of junior officers and enlisted men.
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Washington
A. P. Gardner
Senate Subcommittee On
Universal Military Service Today
el Paso
Arto
Bell
National Guard
Gardneraid
Hogs Hit New High at 11.25 a Hundred Pounds
Packers paid 11.25 dollars per 100 pounds for hogs this morning the highest price in history. The previous record was 11 dollars set yesterday. Receipts were 3 000. Packers demand more hogs while farmers hold stock. Breeding stock has moved out due to high prices leaving few on hand.
Wilson Spending Day at Capitol in Talks with Delegations
President Wilson spent the entire afternoon in his office near the Senate chamber receiving delegations and congressional callers. Earlier at the White House he met 100 independent oil producers and conferred with a committee from the Churches of Christ in America.
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Washington
Capitol
Wilson
Senate
Capital
Wilron
White House
Churches of Christ In America
Proiett and Officials Accused in Double Murder Case
Oman Proiett Life States district attorney and Julue Newell United States marshal are accused of neglecting duties for not arresting John Chuck before a double murder. Nell Dunn allegedly contacted the U S Marshal's office to urge action, while Mulkey reportedly failed to report the tip. The Times notes Moran Pruett as a sensational figure and urges proper response to the charges.
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Oman Provett
John A. Faia
Life States
Julue Newell
United States
Ane
Abe Hotush
Proiett
John Chuck
Nellie Dunn
United States Marshal’s Office
Demity Mulkes
Weis
Nelle Dunn
Mulkey
TL the Times
Moran Pruett
Pruett
Fam
Newell
Prusett
Auto Show Becomes Permanent Fixture for Dealers
The first midwinter auto show proved popular, drawing hundreds of attendees and prompting plans for larger entrance space next year. Dealers hailed the display, with the hall decorated as an indoor garden where gleaming cars framed by foliage and flowers impressed visitors.
Arkansas Moves to Bone Dry State
The Arkansas House passed Senate Bill No. Mi making the state bone dry. Gov. H Brough will sign this afternoon and celebrate at the governor's office. The act bans shipment into the state and prohibits storage and order solicitation with fines for violations and dissolving corporations or clubs.
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Little Rock
Ark
House
Greathouse
Washington County
Arkansas
H. Brough
George Thornburgh
Arkan: Anti-Saloon League
Birth Control Hunger Strike Ties Up New York Prison
Ethel Byrne serving 30 days for disseminating birth control information persists in refusing to eat. If forced feeding is ordered, authorities may intervene as doctors warn of potential death risks. Byrne is sister of Margaret Sanger, a noted birth control advocate.
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New York
Ethel Byrne
Byrne
Commissioner of Correction
Lewis
Margaret Sanger
Local Gas Hearing Scheduled Friday
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will hear Friday the complaint of William Ribble against Oklahoma Gas and Electric. The case centers on the companys failure to supply gas during a recent main break and may decide on emergency measures to ensure Syttahona City has an adequate supply at all times.
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Corporation Commission
Syttahona City
William ©. Ribble
Oklahorma Gas and Electric Company
Madison River flood closes rails and stalls trains
Flooded Madison valley damps travel as ice and water cover tracks of the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines. Railroad crews plan to blast the jam near Three Forks while trains are tied up and awaiting clearance.
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WEST
Abstria to Seize Private Property
Paris reports Austria intends a sweeping measure to avert bankruptcy. A decree would transfer a quarter of all real and personal property of Austrian subjects to the state in exchange for mortgage bonds that the state can redeem when finances improve.
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Abstria
Paris
Austria
Betit Journala
Geneva
Empire
Transfer of Couch Case From Federal to State Jurisdiction
Hearing in Guthrie federal court on transfer of John M Couch from federal to Oklahoma state jurisdiction continued as officials, including Oklahoma County Attorney Charles Selby, pressed for the move to enable a state preliminary examination for a double murder charge. Judge Cotteral indicated readiness to rule, with federal authorities wary of interference after the hearing.
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Charles B. Selby
Oklahoma County
John M. Couch
Black
Guthrie
Cotteral
Oklahoma City
Johnson
Mr. Selby
Tom M
Courh
Nelhe M
Donn
Rowland Fh Williams
Hes
Dyant Cowell
Charles I, Selby
John 11 Futteral
Federal District Court
Guthie
Fain Consel
Hans Merrill
United States District
Ashair
John A. Pain
Couch
Ahs Bolles
United States
Coueh
Hale
Bolles
Merrill
Selby
Supreme Court of the United States
Pen
Fain
Catteral
Selby Tours Murder Route in Wake of Double Tragedy
County Attorney Selby traveled the area by automobile to retrace the route believed to be used on the day of the murders of Miss Dunn and Mr Williams. He visited the Lee Huckins hotel, Capital Hill, and areas near the Williams studio before proceeding to Edmond and Ciubhrie for federal court appearance.
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Miss Dunn
Mr. Williams
State Capitol
Edmond and Ciubhrie
Former Congressman and Civil War Vet Drs Contey Dead at 78
Former congressman and civil war veteran from Waynesburg Pennsylvania Drs Contey died at his home at age 78. The late representative from the Forty third congress of his district was commonly known as Captain Joseph BL Contey.
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Waynesburg
Joseph BL Contey
Value of stock declines after melon cutting
New York and Bethlehem Steel faced a market drop as the stock fell five points to 425 amid a proposed equity raise. Directors announced a $15,000,000 stock issue with a 10 percent quarterly dividend and a 79 percent to 10 percent stock dividend, aiming to buy new shares at par. Schwab pledged control remains with him and associates. Land near Chickasha, Oklahoma, sold for 15,000 in a forced sale linked to a separate suit, with Myron Hamphreys purchasing the tract.
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New York
Jan G. Bethlehem Meel
Wall Street
Inas
Charles M. Schwab
Tere Ts Yiv
Wally
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
Chickasha
Okla
Jan
Rock Island
John II
Ethel
Caldwell
Myron I Hamphreys
French Soldiers Seek Letters From American Girls
French troops request letters from American girls, sent to Mayor Mitchell for help. One letter notes soldiers often pair with godmothers for morale, saying even a brief note can lift spirits during moments of collapse and boredom.
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Marne
Mitchell
Proposal Sets Calendar Hurdle in Senate Over Wilson Peace Address
Senator Cummins moves to bring his resolution on President Wilson's peace address to a vote, but Senator Stone objects and the measure is shelved on the calendar. Cummins argues for open debate on the issue as public opinion forms and the country awaits a timely Senate decision on the president's communication.
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Washington
Commins
Wilson
Stone
Cummins
The
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Len Cummins
Brandegee
Catenecticut
Vince States Senate
Cume
Cumming
Howe
United State
International
Iowa
Locomotives to Be Used for By Pass Work
Locomotives will be employed for a bypass project with eight power shovels and rearranged engines reported by Maney Bros. in four steps at the rectory site. A work crew is seen moving equipment as plans advance.
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Maney Bros
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